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- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois  - Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association  - KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association  From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.Up next a critical discussion on the evolving landscape of agricultural policy and markets. This panel features KJ Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Brad Stotler from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and Jonathan Coppess of the University of Illinois.Together, we'll dive into the pressing issues facing farmers today, including: - Market Shifts: The transition from ethanol toward new domestic marketplaces for corn.   - Political Climate: The impact of record-breaking congressional retirements and shifting partisan dynamics in Washington and Springfield.   - Trade and Tariffs: The